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The Michigan return of The War and Treaty, Over the Rhine: Two warm homecomings

December 3, 2023

Two bands made triumphant West Michigan appearances over the weekend, with Albion-bred heroes The War & Treaty playing Kalamazoo and the Over the Rhine duo returning yet again to Calvin University, plus Sullivan King playing two straight shows at The Intersection and Arkansauce playing Bell’s Brewery Eccentric Cafe. Get the recaps and browse the photo galleries at Local Spins.

Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows

Calvin ‘house band’ Over the Rhine eager to return for acoustic Christmas show

November 30, 2023

The Ohio duo has long made Grand Rapids a regular tour stop and will bring their holiday concert — and lots of memories — to Calvin University’s Chapel on Saturday night. The Local Spins interview.

Concert reviews · Photos

Skillet, Vanderpump Rules’ Tom Sandoval, Jerry Douglas, EPCYA light up GR (Photos)

November 17, 2023

Early-week concerts drew varying crowds at several different venues — Van Andel Arena, The Intersection, St. Cecilia Music Center, The Pyramid Scheme, Midtown — with widely varying musical approaches. Browse the photo galleries and get the concert recaps at Local Spins.

Concert reviews · Photos

NEEDTOBREATHE rides high in ‘paradise’ created by energetic fans at Van Andel Arena

November 8, 2023

The pop-rock stars returned to Grand Rapids on Tuesday, touring behind their new album, “Caves,” and regaled 6,000 or so fans with an impressive spectacle. Check out the review, photo gallery and set list at Local Spins.

Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows · Videos

NEEDTOBREATHE benefiting from Taylor Swift ‘master class’ in touring production

November 5, 2023

After touring with Taylor Swift more than a decade ago, the South Carolina rock band brings its “Caves” world tour to Van Andel Arena on Tuesday. The Local Spins interview.

Concert reviews · Photos

Three Dog Night comes to ‘Celebrate’ and ‘Play Something Sweet’ for nostalgic GR fans

August 14, 2023

The enduringly popular 1970s band delivered a cavalcade of hits — and one new song — during their return Sunday to Meijer Gardens, led by 80-year-old Danny Hutton. The review, photo gallery and set list at Local Spins.

Photos · Summer Festivals

Unity Christian Music Festival revels in community, Colton Dixon & more on Day 1

August 10, 2023

The mammoth Christian music fest at Heritage Landing in Muskegon opened with an estimated crowd of 13,000, with a full weekend of performances ahead. Get the recap, photos and a festival schedule at Local Spins.

Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows

Unity Christian Music Festival 2023: The Local Spins Preview and Schedule

August 7, 2023

First staged more than 20 years ago, this week’s festival at Muskegon’s Heritage Landing boasts appearances by Casting Crowns, We the Kingdom, For King and Country and more. Get details and a schedule at Local Spins.

Concert reviews · Photos

Soggy Strains: Tommy Emmanuel’s dazzling guitar virtuosity powers through rain

July 13, 2023

Fans endured incessant rain at Meijer Gardens on Wednesday. But at Studio Park in downtown Grand Rapidss, the storms forced the summer’s first Listening Lawn show featuring Tank and the Bangas to move indoors. The recaps, photo galleries at Local Spins.

Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows · Videos

Stryper’s ‘Final Battle’ not the end for hard-rocking band playing GR tonight

May 15, 2023

Still heavy, still touring and still professing deep faith, Stryper rolls into Elevation at the Intersection tonight. The Local Spins interview, along with the band’s latest music video.

Concert reviews · Photos

Thousands cheer joyous vulnerability of TobyMac, other Christian music stars

March 6, 2023

Sunday night’s tour stop at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids featured a host of inspirational artists, including West Michigan’s own George Moss. The Local Spins review, photos and set list.

Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows · Videos

TobyMac poised for GR tour stop while healing from tragedy, teeming with hope

March 1, 2023

The multi-Grammy-winning Christian music artist plays Van Andel Arena on Sunday with Grand Rapids’ own hip-hop artist George Moss joining him on stage. The back story at Local Spins.

Features · Upcoming shows · Videos

Winter Jam to showcase up-and-coming singer Anne Wilson, headliner We the Kingdom

January 18, 2023

The contemporary Christian tour that stops at Van Andel Arena on Thursday also features Jeremy Camp, Andy Mineo, Disciple, NewSong and Austin French. Learn more about Anne Wilson, watch her music videos and get the Winter Jam preview at Local Spins.

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Mat Kearney delivers engaging tales, genre-mixing charm in return to Grand Rapids

November 19, 2022

Playing a sold-out show Friday at St. Cecilia Music Center, the revered singer-songwriter played 20 of his fan-pleasing songs over 100-plus minutes. The review and photos at Local Spins.

Concert reviews · Photos

Juke Box Heroes: Foreigner caps Meijer Gardens season with vintage rock flourish

September 19, 2022

Playing amid mild temperatures and regaling a sold-out crowd, classic rock’s Foreigner delivered the outdoor amphitheater’s final punch of summer. The review, photo gallery and set list at Local Spins.

Concert reviews · Photos

America uncorks ‘legal limit of ’70s music’ — from ‘Tin Man’ to ‘Horse With No Name’

July 28, 2022

Led by Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley, the band bathed a sold-out Meijer Gardens crowd in nostalgia on Wednesday with a bevy of familiar hits. The review and photo gallery at Local Spins.

Concert reviews · Photos

Doobie Brothers savvily steer down music’s memory lane for Grand Rapids tour stop

July 11, 2022

The legendary rock band brought its 50th anniversary tour (at long last) to Van Andel Arena on Sunday night. The Local Spins review, photo gallery and set list.

Concert reviews · Photos

Hit-laden Sheryl Crow soaks up the sun, Meijer Gardens and engaged sold-out crowd

July 4, 2022

Sunday night’s tour stop at Meijer Gardens was Sheryl Crow’s second Michigan show in as many days and she delivered a bevy of her most popular songs for a packed amphitheater with Allison Russell opening. The Local Spins review, photo gallery and set list.

Concert reviews · Photos

Near-sellout Grand Rapids crowd revels in Journey’s ‘big’ arena show, signature hit tunes

May 5, 2022

From ‘Don’t Stop Believin” to ‘Any Way You Want It,’ Journey on Wednesday gave West Michigan fans at Van Andel Arena a two-hour dose of classics, with Toto offering up a ‘crisp’ opening set. The Local Spins review and photos, with set lists for both bands.

Concert Listings · Summer Concerts

Ridge Point’s 2022 ‘Backyard Concert Series’ boasts regional stars, mini-Meijer Gardens vibe

April 2, 2022

The striking, terraced venue behind Ridge Point Community Church east of Holland returns this summer with The Soul Syndicate, Jonathan Traylor, Brena, Tony Bakker & more. Check out the lineup, with links to summer series at other Michigan venues.

Concert reviews · Photos

Mat Kearney unfurls ‘Something Beautiful’ with ‘genuine’ Grand Rapids performance

March 8, 2022

Monday’s tour stop at GLC Live at 20 Monroe had the Oregon native and Nashville-based singer-songwriter regaling the crowd with signature tunes as well as older gems. Check out the photos and set list.

Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows

Skillet eager to get heavy, ‘in-your-face’ for Van Andel Arena’s Winter Jam

February 16, 2022

The mammoth Christian music tour rolls into Grand Rapids on Friday night. The Local Spins interview with John Cooper of headliner Skillet. Plus, get more details about the Winter Jam tour.

Concert reviews · Photos

Mat Kearney unfurls charming, expansive set for rescheduled show in ‘God’s country’

September 9, 2021

The engaging singer-songwriter deftly managed an unexpected fan on stage during his set and a balance of new and old songs during Wednesday’s Meijer Gardens concert. The review, photos and set list at Local Spins.

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